2003 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 850 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon (180 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm). This means 2003 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Riley |
| Model | Tiburon | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
